Hamilton Beach's exact U.S. Personal Creations 51146 is a corded, one-cup blender for an owner identifying an older machine or checking its original instructions. Its listed 14-ounce jar doubles as a travel cup, and its compact body is shorter but broader than the later 51146G. Hamilton Beach now marks this exact page “NO LONGER AVAILABLE,” so this is a reference assessment rather than a new-purchase recommendation.
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One drink in the jar that leaves with you
The manufacturer describes one 14-ounce jar that serves as both blending vessel and travel mug, with a lid and measurement marks. That creates a quick single-serving routine: blend in the jar, unlock it from the base, and take that cup along. The page does not list a second jar or a full-size pitcher. A household that regularly prepares multiple portions will need repeat batches or a different format; this is not a compact substitute for a family pitcher. The 14-ounce figure is the nominal vessel capacity, not a guaranteed finished-drink yield or safe-to-fill-to-the-rim line. Its markings can help portion ingredients, but the manual does not publish a finished-output target.
The exact U.S. page lists the body at 10.38 inches high by 4.75 inches wide and deep, plus a cord wrap. It may suit a low shelf better than a taller personal blender, but it needs more counter width than the later 51146G listing's 4.4-inch square footprint. Measure the spot you use, including room to lift off the jar and route the cord; listed body dimensions do not account for your cabinet, plug or work habits. The machine is corded and must be used at an outlet. “Travel” refers to the detached jar after blending, not blending on a battery or in a vehicle.
Pulse control is simple, not automatic
The 51146 product page promotes one-touch blending for drinks and icy mixtures. The directly linked Use & Care guide describes a Pulse switch, with no speed dial or named automatic program. That keeps operation straightforward but leaves the user responsible for timing and checking texture. Add liquids first, as the guide instructs. It expressly warns not to blend hot liquids and advises against processing hard foods such as cheese, crackers or meat. Although the exact page advertises ice-crushing power for icy drinks, the guide does not establish an ice-only grinding load or dry-spice use. Treat the ice claim as a drink-making feature, not permission to run a jar of cubes by itself.
The manufacturer identifies a 120-volt, 60-hertz, 175-watt electrical rating for exact model 51146, Type B55. That is a nameplate rating, not a measured blending result and not a promise of smoothness with every frozen ingredient. The page does not establish a variable-speed range, timed cycle or guaranteed texture. If a recipe needs warm liquid, hard chopping or a large batch, those are reasons to choose a separately documented appliance rather than asking this small cup to do a different job.
Care and the original warranty
The linked guide marks the jar and lid dishwasher-safe and warns against the SANI setting. Unplug before cleaning; wipe the base, cord and plug rather than immersing them. The blade assembly is sharp, so handle it carefully. The guide's advice is useful for someone maintaining an existing 51146, but it does not establish that a current replacement part fits every similar-looking Hamilton Beach cup. Check the exact label and parts listing rather than ordering from the 51146G name alone.
The 840203202 guide states a one-year limited warranty for U.S. and Canadian purchases, subject to its terms and proof-of-purchase requirements. This is a historical product reference, not a promise of remaining warranty coverage or available service. The page's “NO LONGER AVAILABLE” label concerns the manufacturer's exact 51146 listing; it does not tell us whether a third-party, used or refurbished offer exists, and this review does not recommend one.
Do not mistake 51146 for 51146G
The suffix changes more than the wording on a card. Plain 51146 links guide 840203202, whose model table says 51146, Type B55, 120 V / 60 Hz / 175 W; that guide gives a one-year U.S. limited term. The separate 51146G page links 840339604 and identifies a different B111 rating of 120 V / 60 Hz / 1.75 A; its page lists a three-year limited warranty and a different 11 × 4.4 × 4.4-inch footprint. Do not convert the G model's amp rating into a watt claim or copy its warranty, dimensions or current offer to this exact unsuffixed SKU. If evaluating a currently offered single-serve blender, read the separate 51146G assessment and compare the exact seller code, package and manual.
For an owner who already has a 51146, the practical value here is an accurate identification and care bridge: one small jar, one manual Pulse routine, cold drink use, and a compact but comparatively wide base. For a new buyer, the exact manufacturer listing is no longer available and this configuration stays out of the shortlist. A current one-cup model with a clearly documented replacement vessel or a larger pitcher for shared servings is a safer alternative than assuming a similar number means interchangeable parts.
Primary sources: Hamilton Beach's exact U.S. page for 51146 and its directly linked Use & Care guide 840203202. The guide's model table identifies 51146 separately from 51146G.
